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Congressional committee prints

Committee prints are mainly for use by the committee members themselves, so not many copies are made available to the public. However the National Library of Australia has an almost complete set on microfiche from 1911 to 1969.

From the mid-1970’s committee prints became depository publications and were distributed more widely.

Library holdings and online access

To locate the item you need, first request the Microform Guide at MG mc 236. This will help you find the number of the microfiche, e.g. H0215. The number will be preceded by H (House), S (Senate) or J (Joint).

You can then go back to the Catalogue record, request the item at mc 236. Add the number in the Notes field.

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Background

Congressional committees often require background information to aid their deliberations. They also need to keep informed about developments in their areas of concern. Some committees have their own research staff; others make use of the Congressional Research Service of the Library of Congress. The results of these research activities are published as Committee prints.

These publications often contain valuable statistical and historical information and legislative analysis.